AD 2014-16-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 and A340 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in the revision 00 of Airbus A340 ALS Part 5.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (September 25, 2014).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes.
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